Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
London, United Kingdom
http://www.cips.org

Taking the risk out of exiting an outsourcing deal

This MasterClass will discuss some of the legal and commercial hurdles encountered when attempting to exit an outsourcing contract, and discuss some pragmatic exit strategies. Aims Most outsourcing customers say they are unhappy with their supply relationship, yet fewer than 15% re-let contracts at end of term. Complaining about outsourcing service suppliers is easy, but changing suppliers......
 

The central theme of this event is to enable senior procurement professionals to recognise the risks involved in working with suppliers to show favourable reported revenue early in the supply relationship. Aims Vendor organisations are driven by the need to make money and demonstrate this ability to the marketplace. There is no better health indicator than booked revenue. However, posting r......
 

This one day MasterClass will deliver all the key points you need to know about managing, leading, organising and motivating your people. There are three main topics areas which combine to make world-class leadership. Aims Every purchasing department has a totally unique supply source - its own people. No other competitor in your market buys from this supplier, yet it affects 100% of w......
 

Designed to stimulate personal growth and capability around influencing strategies, whether it be internal or external to the organisation. Senior executives have to use influencing on a daily basis, and this MasterClass provides a comprehensive overview of powerful behavioural tools that are regularly used by some of the most successful business people in the UK. Aims The event will focu......
 

Highlights at a Glance • learn the value of involvement by purchasers in the whole advertising process • identify the stages of agency selection • understand the briefing process • examine four common types of payment for agencies Aims An advertising campaign should not just involve the marketing department and the ad agency. As well as the all-important ......
 

This new seminar which is part of The Marketing Collection portfolio of events, is aimed at the purchasing person who wants to learn about TV Production. It will show you how to work together effectively with your agencies in an area that traditionally cost consultants have been involved in. The event will cover what the TV Production process is all about; what the different roles and responsib......
 

With the seminar being run in an interactive fashion, at a pace which allows all participants to gain the maximum benefit from the day, more complex topics can be explored and all topics requested by delegates will be covered. Aims Business travel has changed quite dramatically over the past 10 years but certain key points still have to be grasped to ensure organisations obtain best value f......
 

Understand what employment rights temporary and contract workers have; Learn how best to improve efficiency and achieve economies; Find out how to minimise legal risks; Know what to push in negotiations and what not to. Aims Highlights at a Glance Understand what employment rights temporary and contract workers have Learn how best to improve efficiency and achieve economies Find ......
 

Highlights at a Glance • identify company savings and plan to realise them • understand the main types of leases and when to use them • identify key contractual clauses, utilising them for your organisation¡¯s benefit • comprehensive reference documentation provided to all delegates Aims Studies have shown that although leasing can be 10 ¨C 20% cheaper than ......
 

This seminar will highlight the commercial pressures facing both supplier and purchaser, discuss in detail the things that often go wrong in software purchase negotiations, and provide strategies for making things go right. Aims ¡°System purchase¡±, ¡°Global platform solution¡±, ¡°Trading platform integration¡±, ¡°Data management system¡±. Whatever the project is called, buying a complex soft......
 

It is becoming increasingly important that fleet purchasing and fleet management specialists keep themselves in touch with what is going on in this sector, in order that they do not put themselves at risk of missing out on major cost saving opportunities, and risk management essentials. Aims Highlights at a Glance • Learn about the structure of the industry • Explore risk as......
 

Many organisations have seen the challenges facing their business from the supply side change enormously since the turn of the century. Inmarket aftermarket there have been either real or claimed shortages of capacity which coupled with a number of worrying global situations, has seen rampant inflation in areas such as energy and prime raw materials. Is your company in great shape and rea......
 

The programme begins by discussing the concept of security and examines the importance of security risk assessment. It explores the current state of the security industry, which has recently undergone major changes in regulation, and looks at the key players within each sector. Aims Security is often a major area of corporate expenditure and having appropriate and effective security solutio......
 

This half day event will cover the ¡®to-do¡¯ list for those involved in the strategic procurement of fuel in their business. Aims If fuel efficiency was ever a top priority, that time is now. With the ever-volatile global oil price and, closer to home, disagreements over the road ahead for freight fuel tax, post the Burns Enquiry, greater efficiency is now at the top of the Government¡¯s road ......
 

This two day seminar aims to arm you with the skills needed to tackle the day-to-day challenges you face. It will consolidate your legal knowledge by covering the essential areas affecting your commercial activities. ...
 

This programme provides a framework for establishing a set of strategic objectives for procurement, and for measuring performance against those objectives in a way that highlights the steps which need to be taken to deliver best practice procurement. Aims Highlights at a Glance • Identify levers for increasing strategic contribution • Define strategic goals and objectives ......
 

This seminar deals with practical issues and will help delegates to comply with the rules whilst effectively managing the procurement process. Participation by delegates is encouraged and there will be an opportunity during the day for dealing with specific problems. Aims Highlights at a Glance • Improve your knowledge of current legislation • Understand how changes will ......
 

This two day invaluable seminar will equip you with the practical skills to draft robust contracts for services and goods. Led by two experts ¨C one a solicitor, one a barrister ¨C these two days will bring to life the contract document and will provide the keystones necessary for resilient supplier relationships. Aims Highlights at a Glance • Draft and assess contracts • Im......
 

This event is aimed at purchasing professionals who would like to gain a better understanding of the procurement of software licences and how to add value to this process whilst avoiding commercial and contractual pitfalls. In addition, non-purchasing personnel at all levels who are involved in the purchase of software licences and would like to gain a better commercial understanding of this to......
 

Helping delegates to understand the main principles involved in developing a distribution strategy and the impact that this has on the options for both procuring and managing the service. Also helping to gain an insight into the needs of the distribution suppliers if they are to provide a service which meets the needs and expectations of the customer. The tutors will discuss key issues to consi......
 

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